The GreenPoint Rated label is the mark of quality for green home construction. It is a recognizable, independent seal of approval that verifies a home has been built or remodeled according to proven green standards. Studies are showing that green labels like GreenPoint Rated can improve property values at the time of sale.
Think of GreenPoint Rated as a report card for home construction. A GreenPoint Rated home is graded on five categories—Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Water Conservation and Community. If the home meets minimum point requirements in each category, it earns the right to bear the GreenPoint Rated label. Because GreenPoint Rated homes are evaluated by certified raters, building professionals and homeowners can feel confident that the rating has integrity and value.
GreenPoint Rated removes the guesswork from evaluating a home’s green features, allowing homebuyers to compare homes on a level playing field. The GreenPoint Rated label verifies that the home exceeds state energy code requirements and excels in health and environmental performance, giving the homebuyer assurance that he or she is getting a healthier, more environmentally responsible home